TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER During the Bristol Board of Education meeting held on Wednesday, April 3, several members of the school community were recognized for their commitments to the school district, and all who benefit from it Dr. Michael Dietter…
The Mayor’s Youth Cabinet visited the fire station last Tuesday. From the left are Firefighter Adam Hayes, left, cabinet member Renee Singleton, and Fire Chief Jay Kolakoski check out a truck. Photo by JANELLE MORELLI
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The 17th annual United Way Community Builders’ Reception was held on Thursday, April 11, where several individuals and organizations were recognized for their dedication to the west central Connecticut region. President and CPO of the United…
Jasper Paul Montgomery, 51, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, prayed over and surrounded by loving family and friends. Jasper was born on October 14, 1957 in Hartford, and was a son of the late Everett Montgomery, Sr.…
Rosemarie T. (Cangero) Peritore, 81, of Bristol, beloved wife of Joseph Peritore, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Touchpoints at Farmington. Rosemarie was born on December 28, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Rocco and Theresa…
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The end of Doug Devnew’s two-year-term as chair of the board of directors was acknowledged at Bristol Hospital’s annual meeting April 3. “He’s been incredible as a leader of this board, really focused hard on continued…
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Mother Nature decided to turn Tuesday, April 9 into a wet and wild ride for the Bristol Eastern and Southington softball squads in a CCC Interdivisional tilt in Bristol. The Lancers were leading…
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER WEST HARTFORD – Even as the Bristol Central baseball squad dropped a heart-wrenching 1-0 decision at Hall High school from West Hartford on Thursday, April 10, the locals have improved drastically from last season by…
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – After a tough 4-3 setback at Woodland on Monday, April 8, the St. Paul Catholic girls tennis team got right back to its winning ways, defeating Torrington by a clean 7-0 sweep from…
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – With a slate of four games over a six-day stretch, it was all hands on deck for the Bristol Eastern baseball team – starting with a Central Connecticut Conference interdivisional showdown with New…
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER WEST HARTFORD – Matching its excellent start from last season, the Bristol Eastern baseball squad moved to a perfect 3-0 as the program defeated Northwest Catholic 2-1 from West Hartford on Thursday, April 11. And…
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Sometimes, when opportunity knocks, you better be there to answer the door. That’s exactly what Bristol Eastern sophomore Anthony Lozier did when teammate Matt D’Amato suffered an injury earlier in the week. Now…
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER The Bristol Central girls lacrosse team went 1-2 this week, falling to Rocky Hill (12-2) and Edwin O. Smith (18-9). But the Rams won a big one on Tuesday, April 9 as the locals rocked…
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Bristol elementary school students convened on Tuesday, April 9, at Mountain View Elementary School for the 2019 city-wide Invention Convention. Alan Theriault, the city-wide gifted program teacher, explained the invention convention allows students to get involved…
Ann Marie (Simard) Strom, 76, of Bristol, wife of the late Donald G. Strom, passed away on Sunday (April 14, 2019) at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Ann Marie was born in Bristol to the late Wilfred…
Irene M. Bisaillon, age 95, wife of the late Walter Bisaillon, died on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Mrs. Bisaillon was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Xavier and Amanda Nichols Cote. She was a member of St.…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Union employees at Stop & Shops went on strike Thursday, April 11. Around 31,000 employees at 249 stores across Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island were affected. Bristol has two Stop & Shop locations: one on…
Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut will host a two-day introduction to fishing course at the Indian Rock Nature Preserve, 501 Wolcott Rd., Bristol. The class will be taught by a state certified fishing instructor from the Department of Energy and…
The Rotary clubs of Southington, Bristol and Plainville joined forces Saturday, March 30 for the Harvest Pack event. Over 15,000 meals were packed and will be sent to Haiti. Officials thanked the Harvest Pack team for their guidance, along with…
The Bristol Chamber of Commerce 130 Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 5, at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. The program will begin at 6:45 p.m. “We are excited to honor all of these…
The United Way of West Central Connecticut will hold its 28th annual Day of Caring on Friday, May 17. The rain date is Monday, May 20. The Day of Caring is an annual event that the United Way sponsors. On…
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Michael A. Carrier on Thursday, April 11, 2019. While his death was unexpected, Michael suffered from opioid addiction. We are grateful that when he…
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The parishioners of St. Stanislaus Church are preparing to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of their parish. Celebrations will culminate in the Great Mass Sunday, April 28, with the Archbishop of Hartford, Leonard Blair. Father Tomasz…
Raymond F. Glowicki Sr., 90, of Bristol, beloved husband of Janice (Bandish) Glowicki, died on Tuesday (April 9, 2019) at home. Raymond was born in Meriden on January 15, 1929 and was a son of the late Anthony Masse and…
Raymond S. Nolan, age 68, entered eternal rest, where there is no pain or suffering after a long struggle with throat cancer, on April 3, 2019. Born in Newport, Vt., on March 5, 1951, he was the beloved son of…
Steven “Superman” Michael Shields, passed away in his home on April 11, 2019 at the age of 63 surrounded by his loving wife and their children after a long courageous battle of bladder cancer. Steve leaves behind his wife, his…
Lester G.E. “Butch” Bouchard, 79, of Bristol, passed with dignity at his home with his family at his side, Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was the husband of the late Verna Anne (Cyr) Bouchard who passed in 2012. Butch was…
Bristol’s Steven Manzone and Ken Richter won gold for Team USA during the 2019 Special Olympics World Games. Together, Manzone and Richter won a gold medal in four-man Unified bocce. Richter won a fourth place ribbon in the bocce singles…